Thunderstorms are expected to hit the Corpus Christi area as a cold front approaches South Texas, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday night will bring isolated showers and thunderstorms with the greatest chance for severe weather in the north and northeast areas.

Skies will be cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Southeast winds are expected to be 15 to 23 mph with gusts as strong as 29 mph. Rainfall amounts can reach up to a quarter inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

"Chances for showers and thunderstorms will increase throughout the day tomorrow as a cold front approaches the region," the forecast states. "Strong to potentially severe thunderstorms will be possible. The threat will diminish Thursday morning as the front pushes offshore."

Moderate Risk of Rip Currents along the gulf-facing beaches of the Middle Texas Coast is in effect until Tuesday.

Thursday will be partly sunny with a high near 74.

Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 69. There will be a 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.

Chance of rain will increase Saturday with north winds up to 18 mph and gusts as high as 23 mph. Skies will be cloudy with a high near 61, the forecast states.

Sunday night will bring the chance of showers to 50 percent until Monday. Weather conditions will be cloudy with highs in the 40s Sunday while Monday's temperatures will reach the high 50s. New Year's Day is predicted to be partly sunny with a high near 58.